HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT (LAWN CARE)

Horticultural Attendant (Lawn Care)

Salary : $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : R00110850

Department : LSU-Baton Rouge

Opening Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 10 / 2025 12 : 01 AM Central

Job Description

Perform labor to maintain grounds. Ability to operate hand and power equipment. Some plant ID knowledge, chemical application. Pruning, equipment maintenance, raking, litter pickup. Working in adverse weather, overtime work, and weekend work. Equipment may include : riding and push mower, string trimmer, blower, back pack blower and sprayer, tractor, ZTR, hedger, edger, chain saw. Storm debris cleanup, drain cleaning, laying sod, weed removal, mulching, digging, grading, cleaning signs and other items, painting, pressure washing, and planting. This job will primarily focus on maintenance related to ornamental plants, but subject to change depending on departmental needs.

Job Duties

50% - Operation of power riding mower (25HP or less), trimmer, edger, blower, hedger, etc. to maintain grounds, sidewalks, plazas, building entrances, canals, building perimeters, road sides, etc. in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Support arboriculture service with labor to chip limbs, haul debris, perform light chain saw work, pruning, chemical spraying, etc.

25% - Apply chemicals to control weeds, control pests, fertilize and amend soils, apply mulch to beds and under tree canopies, perform weed removal, assist with ornamental and flower planting, litter removal, litter container servicing for cleanliness, cigarette butt removal, etc. Maintain interior plants to include watering, pruning, fertilizing, relocation, rotating, cleaning, treatment for disease and insects.

10% - Assist with irrigation work, digging, grading, drain basin cleaning, concrete repair labor as needed

10% - Perform inspections on mobile equipment and vehicles. Change blades and tires as necessary on mowers, keep some records. Assist with preventative maintenance as required.

5% - Perform related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR Six semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.

Special or Physical Qualifications :

• Due to the nature of this position and / or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug / alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
• This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33 / PS-67 / FASOP HR-04.
• This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67 / FASOP HR-04.
• In accordance with PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions. Overtime and weekend work. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Climb ladders. Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods.

Certifications / Licenses : Valid Drivers License

Job Details :

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) : Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (LSERS), among others.

For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above.